Visiting Assistant Professor of Criminology

Position Summary

The Department of Sociology, Criminology, & Anthropology in the College of Arts and Sciences at North Central College invites enthusiastic educators for a 1-year, visiting position in Criminology, to begin in Fall 2027. Applicants will be considered regardless of field of specialization. This collegial and highly collaborative department is a supportive environment that promotes experiential and engaged learning. Teaching excellence is paramount, and the experience instructing a range of undergraduate courses in the criminology curriculum is required. The contract is for 9.5 months and carries a teaching load of 24 credits per academic year, typically fulfilled through six 4-credit courses spread over two semesters. This is an on-campus position.

The duties in this role include:

• Instruct a range of undergraduate courses in the criminology curriculum.
• Assess students’ work and provide detailed feedback on how to improve their content knowledge, critical thinking skills, oral and written communication skills, etc.
• Mentor undergraduate students through one-on-one and group interactions, including senior capstone theses and internships.
• Create inclusive spaces in and outside the classroom.
• Develop opportunities for community-engaged learning.
• Prepare departmental reports as requested.
• Attend conferences and workshops as necessary to remain active in the field(s) of study; engage with campus resources and professional organizations to further develop teaching, pedagogical, and mentoring skills; and complete campus-wide training as required by the Offices of Academic Affairs and Human Resources.
• Perform other departmental duties and attend activities as necessary, including attending department and college meetings and participating in committees, task forces, and others as required.

Basic qualifications are required at the time of application.

• Ph.D. in Criminology, Sociology, or a very closely related discipline by August 2026. A J.D. alone is not appropriate for this position.
• Ability to bridge the disciplines of sociology and criminology.
• Evidence of excellence in teaching undergraduate students.
• Experience mentoring undergraduate students.
• Commitment to excellence in teaching, mentoring, and research.

Preferred qualifications:

• Teaching proficiencies in critical or comparative criminology.
• Record of fostering an environment that stimulates intellectual growth and engagement.
• Experience with designing and teaching innovative courses.